Mathys & Squire will be at the IPO Annual Meeting 2026 in Toronto, Canada from 27th to 29th September.
Partners Michael Stott and Peter Arch will be attending the annual meeting for the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), taking place in Toronto.
The Intellectual Property Owners Association is dedicated to championing for effective and affordable IP rights, and connecting IP professionals from around the globe. Their Annual Meeting provides educational programs from leading experts in the industry, considering strategy, trends and best practice, as well as facilitating valuable networking opportunities.
Michael Stott came to the patent profession in 2008 from the pharmaceuticals industry, bringing his deep technical expertise in small molecule and medicinal chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals and FoodTech. He has extensive experience in patent drafting and prosecution, global portfolio management, and freedom to operate and patent landscape assessments, working with a diverse range of clients, from startups to multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Peter Arch is a UK & European patent attorney who specialises in contentious inter partes proceedings at the EPO, working with clients to both defend their patents and oppose competitors’ patents. He has represented multinational companies at numerous EPO hearings, with a successful track record in both first instance and appeal proceedings. His work also covers patent drafting and prosecuting, and his technical expertise spans a range of pharmaceutical and chemical technologies.
Please reach out to our team if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
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Contact our team
Michael Stott – Partner | [email protected]
Peter Arch – Partner | [email protected]
